2026 Design Capstone poster display
2026-05-08, 2026-05-09, 2026-05-10, 2026-05-11, 2026-05-12, 2026-05-13, 2026-05-14, 2026-05-15 and 18 more dates | Haas Concourse and Lobby, Watson Fine Arts
The design capstone is a chance for senior design majors to apply their knowledge and skills to a topic of their choice. Posters show and explain what students investigated and why, the steps they took to add depth to their understanding and how they responded with design concepts through sketches, diagrams, prototypes and mockups.
Projects will be on display May 5–May 16, 2026

Ensemble Experiments 2026 presents: Sunday Dinner at the Denouments
2026-05-08 19:30 (America/New_York) | Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts
Students participating in the senior seminar in theatre present their original capstone performance. This year’s project is supported by Playwright-in-Residence & Professor of English Charlotte Meehan.
Pay-what-you-can tickets are available via the Watson Box Office .

Taking Up Space: Stories of Being
2026-05-09 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-15 13:00 - 19:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Beard and Weil Galleries, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
2026 Senior Visual Art Exhibition
This exhibition highlights the work of our graduating Visual Art majors. It features animation, illustration, painting, photography, and sculpture. Featuring work by: Claire Berman, Charlie Black, Shaye Cox, Cali Griffin, Anjonelys Grullon, Tessa Hammond, Ben Massouda, and Olivia Price.
Exhibition runs: April 21–May 9, 2026
Commencement/Reunion Weekend: May 15 & 16

Send off Soirée
2026-05-15 17:00 - 18:30 | Hood Courtyard, 26 E. Main Street (between Watson & Mars Arts), Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Seniors, parents and alumni are invited to join Arts@Wheaton and the Friends of Art to celebrate the class of 2026. Inside Watson, the Senior Design Capstone projects will be on display in the Haas Concourse & Lobby and the Galleries will be open to view the Senior Visual Art Exhibition, Taking Up Space. Light refreshments will be served.
Rain location: Haas Concourse & Lobby, Watson Fine Arts
